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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Silk flowers

    Skip it! I visited this restaurant on a Friday specifically hoping to enjoy happy hour. In hindsight, I should have confirmed ahead of time, because apparently they do not offer happy hour on Fridays -- which felt unusual and disappointing. Since happy hour wasn't available, we decided to order from the regular menu. However, we were informed that the regular menu was not being offered at all. Instead, there was an exclusive Valentine's Day menu, and those were the only options available. Unfortunately, the Valentine's menu was extremely limited -- it didn't even reflect 30% of what's typically on their standard menu. Notably, suya -- a staple in west African cuisine -- was not included, which was surprising and disappointing. I ordered a margarita and immediately knew something was off. It tasted like juice -- very weak and unbalanced. I later saw another bartender serve what was also described as a margarita, and it looked completely different from mine. The consistency, the size, even the presence of ice -- it was clearly not the same drink. That inconsistency alone was concerning. Overall, the drinks were weak and underwhelming. Service was another major issue. Our server seemed extremely distracted. It took a very long time to receive our food, and it genuinely felt like we had been forgotten. When dessert finally came -- after a long wait -- we were told that our two-hour table limit had expired and that we would need to finish dessert at the bar because another reservation needed the table. This was particularly frustrating because the delay was not due to us lingering -- it was due to service lapses. To add to that, an automatic $40 gratuity was included in the bill despite the service being far from attentive. That felt unjustified given the overall experience. The meal did include a complimentary glass of champagne, but it was served in a plastic flute, which felt out of place for what was positioned as a special Valentine's experience. Parking was also inconvenient. It is detached from the building and located behind the street in a public lot. If you're unfamiliar with the area, it's not intuitive. You either have to walk around the block or rely on Google Maps to navigate properly because the restaurant entrance is not clearly visible from where you park. In total, we spent over $200. The food was just okay -- the jollof rice was dry and hard. The drinks were weak. The service was inattentive. For that price point and for a holiday dining experience, it did not meet expectations. The only reason for the two-star rating is the decor. The space was beautifully decorated with silk floral arrangements (no fresh flowers), but visually it was appealing. Unfortunately, I will not be returning or recommending.

    Diamond Deluxe
    Guadalupe W.

    I forgot to ask for military discount but they for sure was supposed to charge me happy hour prices and did not. Tempura shrimp it came with sweet and sour sauce. (On menu as crispy shrimp with garlic aloli) Crab cake egg-roll came with the sweet and sour sauce beef Pattie was delicious Oxtail taste a lot like just browning sauce but was tender, jiolof rice was good, plantain was good. Beef, peppered shrimp and rice suya deluxe, shrimp was good beef was dry , but if you eat it with the peppers amazing. We asked for mocktails and they were good. For this price I would expect linen napkins and glass cups and an actual menu. But it was a good experience all in all. I wouldn't give 18% auto gratuity but what ever.

    Brunch menu
    Shalita W.

    Black Diamond....First let me start with....Stop, I repeat STOP requesting $20 deposits....immediately! For what!? Because we paid the $20 deposit last Sunday 7/14 and arrived on time for our 12:00PM reservation just to be seated in silence while waiting 15 minutes just for drink order and did not receive our food until 1:05PM. Sooo y'all pressing for $20 just to have your customers wait a hour for service not making sense to me. This establishment needs a bit of work because holding customers accountable to show up for their reservation when your staff need to be held accountable to make it to work on time to prepare the food for your paying customers. Their chef did not walk in UNTIL 12:45PM. Secondly, it's literally a shame this establishment is ran so poorly because food is, BOMB....minus them waffles. We did not walk out because we were personally aiming to ONLY support small Black Businesses that weekend but how can people support if you lacking on staff, service and manager even being present to run spot....But shout out to Renee for having to serve the only three tables of people solo, and shout out to the people at those other two tables also for having to sit around even longer than our hour wait for their food. Sooo, it's a pass for me right now for visiting again....that $55 Diamond Platter does not out weight the lack of customer service for me.

    Rasta Pasta w/Shrimp
    Christine B.

    When entering the establishment, the aesthetic and ambiance was very inviting. There weren't too many people dining during that hour, however we had a little bit of a wait before a server came over to us. When she made it over to us, she was very attentive and hospitable. I reviewed the cocktail menu first and ordered the strawberry margarita, but I had them substitute the tequila with Don Julio reposado, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Not too sweet or strong. The food menu is pretty compact but had diverse choices of food. I ordered the crab egg rolls, which were fried perfectly with a Thai chili sauce that complemented it well. I wasn't too hungry we split the Rasta Pasta with/Shrimp. While the dish was flavorful, it had a lot of oil/grease that settled on the bottom of the bowl-not allowing us to really savor the seasonings as much as we could have. Overall, I feel like this is a great place to visit likely for brunch or the activities they host upstairs in their lounge. I wouldn't be opposed to going back to sample their weekend brunch menu.

    Chicken and waffles
    Dwayne J.

    All I can say is they trying, but there's certain things that are truly unprofessional as a restaurant. Today me and a couple of friends decided to surprise my friend celebrating his 30th birthday. Our waitress Renee was nice and friendly and matched the energy meant for a birthday party. We all ordered our drinks as we waited for our friend to come. Renee is a great bartender I heard no complaints from anyone concerning their drinks Things started to turn once we got our food. We were a party of ten so we ordered a lot of things. The issue I have is that this establishment hired TikTok influencers to promote and encourage people to come but the food you get compared to what you see doesn't add up. We ordered chicken and waffles and the chicken was not consistent some was cooked better than others. Also the restaurant said they misplaced their syrup so ate It with honey instead. Another issue was the seafood omelette. This is something that is promoted on their website as a brunch item. The manager came and said they don't know how to make It. But when we ask do you have crab meat they said yes. Then we were told that they went to the store to actually buy crab meat. By that time my friend didn't want It and It was scrambled. Our concerns definitely made Renee stressed and I felt bad for her because she truly tried her best to make sure we had a good time. Maybe brunch shouldn't be an option

    Pineapple Jerk Wings
    Shameeka B.

    It's very nice inside with the paintings and furniture. Came for a birthday dinner, and I will say the food is good. But charging $15 for a margarita in a plastic water cup is wild. The french fries are really good, that I will say and the Pineapple Jerk wings definitely had authentic jerk seasoning/marinade. Our server was really nice, but it seemed she was most likely the bartender as well and she needed more help - but, she was very professional and friendly (younger woman, light-skin with glasses & 2 puffs).

    Suya tacos
    Kesha T.

    I'm surprised that my experience here was so subpar. Due to the reviews on various social media platforms, I'm thinking that there must be more care and focus on the food and drinks during the club/party hours because a regular daytime visit did not meet my expectations. The bar area had boxes in the service window which made me think that they were preparing for the evening shift but even if so, it was unsightly. The music was inconsistent. The staff behind the bar were lackadaisical - although nice once they finally decide to greet. I had a long day and wanted to enjoy a cocktail and a bite to eat. I've seen videos of this place so I was excited to finally try this place out. I asked the bartender what their most requested drink was and I received a mango Long Island or margarita - it tasted like straight up alcohol. Since I can't tell you what kind of cocktail it was, that should tell you how bad it was lol. I had to ask for juice to help balance my drink because the ingredients weren't well blended at all. It just didn't taste right. As for food, I didn't want a heavy entree and asked what light item he recommended. He said the tacos were good and that they were his favorite. Well his favorite chef must have been out at that moment because the suya was TOUGH. The tortilla on two of the tacos was too hard - I'm not sure if they were overcooked or just stale. The salsa could've been made so that it tied in better with the meat... add some yaji or peppers or something, not just straight out the jar salsa. I didn't bother to see the club space because I don't see myself coming back. The dining area in the entryway was smaller than expected but the decor was ok. And then to top things off, the bathroom could use better upkeep. I can't even give another star for parking. Although the garage is somewhat convenient for me, I could see it being a hassle for some people with mobility issues and there is limited street parking. There are quite a few improvements needed including general customer service. If there are various business needs that to be handled during the day... construction, party planning with promoters, restocking, etc, maybe close the restaurant to customers during that time and open when everything is organized and staff is prepared and ready to work.

    6 wings. Only thing that was fresh

    I had the displeasure of dining at Black Diamond Restaurant and Lounge on Friday, June 6, 2025, and I truly wish I had gone elsewhere. When I arrived, my friend was already seated. The restaurant was nearly empty just us and a couple at the bar, so only four customers total yet service was still shockingly bad. I was greeted by a server wearing headphones, which set the tone for what turned out to be a disorganized and unprofessional experience. We asked if happy hour was available, and the server said yes. We ordered jerk wings, mango habanero wings, suya, and two drinks. Here's how it went: ·       The jerk wings were clearly old and tasted stale. ·       The suya was dry and served with onions that were anything but fresh. ·       Only the mango habanero wings were decent, and they seemed to be the only thing made fresh while we waited. ·       The drinks took over 25 minutes to arrive, even though the server was also the bartender and had almost no one else to attend to. ·       Our food took 40 minutes, which is unacceptable with such a low customer volume. To make matters worse, when my friend wanted to order another drink and a chicken patty, we couldn't get anyone's attention she had to walk to the bar herself twice just to place the orders. There were only two other customers in the restaurant, so the lack of attention was baffling. To top it off, the bathroom had a leak every time the toilet was flushed, water would leak from the side hose. Definitely not what you'd expect from an establishment that charges over $100 for two people with mediocre food. When the bill came, we were hit with a mandatory 18% gratuity, which was insulting considering how bad the service was. I would have honestly left no tip if I had the choice. This place has potential, but it's horribly mismanaged. The ambiance is fine, but that's about where the positives end. How does a restaurant not have proper happy hour service on a Friday, yet still charge like it's a premium experience? Save your time, money, and patience. Go somewhere that actually values its customers. Black Diamond is not it.

    Yummy Lamb chops for Brunch
    Cheryl M.

    Wonderful experience we loved the food, ambiance and service. Drinks on point! We won a gift certificate @chimaeats but had more because we were having such a great time. Will our server and manager were wonderful! We will definitely be back. Go....you won't be disappointed

    Upstairs decor!!
    Nicardi C.

    This restaurant is decorated very nicely and our server was good. However, for our party of 8, 3 people didn't receive their meals until after alerting the manager. In addition, one person who did receive her meal in a timely fashion, their food was cold. My salmon/meal was good. The worst part was that our server was also the bartender and food runner. She was spread too thin, which made the experience not worth returning. Lastly, when we received our checks, there was a service fee (12%) and gratuity (18%), which had to be reimbursed after the fact.

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    The food is very good, i loved the ambiance it was a mix of everything, and they also have a lounge upstairs for more vibesss.

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    Rasta pasta was good. Ambience was better later and DJ was decent. Need more seating but overall I would go back.

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